G7 summit 2026 live: Trump says G7 had 'very good' meeting with Zelenskiy
President Trump met privately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and described the discussion as productive, urging Russia to negotiate an end to the war. The G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains remains focused on Ukraine and Iran, with divisions among allies over approaches. Trump has signaled openness to a congressional review of a potential Iran agreement, set for a ceremonial signing this week. European leaders are pressing for direct talks between Zelenskyy and Putin, though no concrete plans have been announced.
What changed
Trump’s direct statement on his Zelenskyy meeting and his call for Russia to 'make a deal' with Ukraine are new, marking a shift from earlier reports of lighter summit mood after a preliminary Iran deal.
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Trump calls Zelenskyy meeting 'very good,' pushes Russia for Ukraine peace deal at G7
confidence 95%President Trump met privately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and described the discussion as productive, urging Russia to negotiate an end to the war. The G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains remains focused on Ukraine and Iran, with divisions among allies over approaches. Trump has signaled openness to a congressional review of a potential Iran agreement, set for a ceremonial signing this week. European leaders are pressing for direct talks between Zelenskyy and Putin, though no concrete plans have been announced.
What's confirmed:
- President Donald Trump held a one-on-one meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.
- Trump described the meeting with Zelenskyy as 'very good' and stated he would push for peace in Ukraine.
- Trump urged Russia to 'make a deal' with Ukraine to end the war, following his meeting with Zelenskyy.
- The G7 summit’s agenda includes discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war, Iran, and regional security, with Ukraine remaining a top priority.
- Trump indicated he is open to a congressional review of a potential Iran agreement, which is set for a ceremonial signing this Friday.
- European leaders are urging Trump to host direct talks between Zelenskyy and Putin, though no formal plans have been confirmed.
- The summit is taking place over three days in Evian-les-Bains, France, with Iran and Ukraine as the primary topics of discussion.
Still unconfirmed:
- A tentative deal to end the Iran conflict is a prominent topic at the summit, though details remain unclear and skepticism exists on Capitol Hill.
- The mood at the summit is reportedly lighter than expected after a preliminary Iran deal was reached, though divisions among allies persist.
- Ukraine claims it is no longer losing on the battlefield, according to Zelenskyy’s remarks to Trump.